Definitions

1. noun

a unit of measurement equal to 3 teaspoons or 1/2 fluid ounce, used to measure liquids in cooking

“She measured the sauce with three tablespoons.”

2. noun

a spoon used for serving or measuring a quantity of a substance, especially a liquid

“He poured a tablespoon of the syrup into his coffee.”

3. noun

a quantity or serving of something that is measured in terms of a spoonful

“I’ll have a tablespoon of the dessert, please.”